How to Make Instant Pot® Seitan Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seitan, also known as wheat gluten, is a popular vegetarian protein source that is made from wheat flour and has a meaty texture. It's a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, and one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare it is in the Instant Pot®.

This Instant Pot® Seitan Loaf recipe is a game-changer for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The Instant Pot® allows you to make tender and flavorful seitan in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten
  • ¼ cup garbanzo bean flour
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk wheat gluten, bean flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, oregano, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk 1 cup broth, tamari, liquid smoke, and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well combined. A dough will start to form.
  • Knead for 5 minutes, then form into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Wrap with cheesecloth.
  • Place in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with remaining broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove seitan and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1025mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 132mg